Is it that time all ready?

It seems like we were just lamenting the harshness of an Ohio winter and before you know it we have to spring our clocks ahead, setting our watches one hour closer to summer. We've just added another 19 sessions to our so-called winter storytime schedule that has now run into spring and according to the calendar, and vendor deadlines, I'm way behind planning for our popular summer reading program. 

With more than 1000 people to plan for this requires serious study.  The state of Ohio has come up with a theme, "Make a Splash - READ", and even offers a teen theme, "Make Waves @ Your Library".  But we need something that will work with all ages from kids to adults and the whole splish splash theme just seems a little watered down.

I search the storage closet for ideas.  Neon sunglasses, a tropical print shirt, a flowered lei...it seems the mood could be right for a tropical beach party!  Stay tuned.  This could be good.